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30/07/2026

Building Bridges: Cross-Border Collaboration in Landscape Architecture

In the spirit of International Day of Friendship (Te Rā o te Whanaungatanga), this IFLA Asia-Pacific Region Talk & Share explores how landscape architecture fosters meaningful connections across cultures, geographies, and knowledge systems.

Hosted by Tuia Pito Ora New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects (NZILA) and moderated by NZILA President Ralph Johns, this session brings together leading practitioners and academics to share two complementary perspectives on cross-border collaboration.

From Aotearoa (New Zealand), Henry Crothers (LandLAB) will present Te Ara Tukutuku, a transformative waterfront project in Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland). Delivered in collaboration with international partners, including SCAPE (New York), the project demonstrates how design grounded in mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge systems) can transcend borders while remaining deeply connected to place.

Representing Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington, Dr Andre Brown, together with Keegan Barnett-Bates of Designgroup Stapleton Elliott, will share insights into the Wellington Institute at Zhengzhou University in China. This unique academic partnership promotes cross-cultural exchange, collaborative learning, and new opportunities for landscape architecture education. Keegan will also reflect on his experience teaching in China and what international collaboration means for emerging professionals.

Together, these perspectives highlight the importance of whakawhanaungatanga—building and strengthening relationships—in both professional practice and education. The session will conclude with a discussion on how landscape architects can continue to strengthen regional and global partnerships in addressing shared environmental and societal challenges.

Hosted by: Tuia Pito Ora New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects (NZILA)

� Date: Thursday, 30 July 2026
� Time: 4:00 PM (GMT+8) | 8:00 PM (NZST)

🔴 Going live today! Last call to secure your seat for this free IFLA-APR Talk & Share session!📣Join us for this session,...
30/07/2026

🔴 Going live today! Last call to secure your seat for this free IFLA-APR Talk & Share session!📣

Join us for this session, hosted by Tuia Pito Ora New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects (NZILA), to explore the value of cross-border relationships in landscape architecture. We bring together perspectives from practice and academia to share real experiences of working between countries and cultures.

💼 From practice: Henry Crothers, Design Director at LandLAB_, will present Te Ara Tukutuku, a transformative, collaborative waterfront project delivered in partnership with international partners like SCAPE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE DPC (New York). This project showcases how design grounded in mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge systems) can transcend borders while remaining deeply connected to its place.

🎓From academia: Dr Andre BROWN and Dr Yiwen Cui from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, and Keegan Barnett-Bates from Designgroup Stapleton Elliott, will share reflections on cross-border collaboration and the next generation of global practitioners, drawing from their experience at the Wellington Institute at Zhengzhou University in China.

📅 Thursday, 30 July 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM (SGT) | 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM (NZT)
🎟️ Register here for your free seat: https://ifla-apr.glueup.com/event/ifla-apr-talk-share-building-bridges-cross-border-collaboration-in-landscape-architecture-184502/

🤝 Meaningful design is an exercise in relationship-building and cross-cultural learning🤝Join us in this free IFLA-APR Ta...
24/07/2026

🤝 Meaningful design is an exercise in relationship-building and cross-cultural learning🤝

Join us in this free IFLA-APR Talk & Share, hosted by New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects Tuia Pito Ora (NZILA), to explore how strengthening cross-border relationships in practice and education can help tackle shared environmental and societal challenges in landscape architecture!

One session will feature academia perspectives: Dr Andre Brown, Dr Yiwen Cui, and recent graduate Keegan Barnett-Bates as they share their firsthand experiences with the international academic partnership at the Wellington Institute at Zhengzhou University in China.

📅 Thursday, 30 July 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM (SGT) | 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM (NZT)
🎟️ Register your free seat now: https://ifla-apr.glueup.com/event/ifla-apr-talk-share-building-bridges-cross-border-collaboration-in-landscape-architecture-184502/

🌟 How can meaningful relationships transform design and collaboration? 🌟At the upcoming IFLA-APR Talk & Share, hosted by...
17/07/2026

🌟 How can meaningful relationships transform design and collaboration? 🌟

At the upcoming IFLA-APR Talk & Share, hosted by New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects Tuia Pito Ora (NZILA), we explore the Māori concept of whakawhanaungatanga — the power of building deep, meaningful connections in design and teamwork 🌿🤝!

Join us as we hear from two perspectives on how relationships inspire innovative, culturally rooted, and collaborative design solutions.

One session will feature Henry Crothers, Design Director of LandLAB_ , presenting Te Ara Tukutuku — a groundbreaking waterfront project deeply connected to Māori knowledge and global partnership 🌏✨.

📅 Thursday, 30 July 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM (SGT) | 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM (NZT)
🎟️ Register here to secure your seat: https://ifla-apr.glueup.com/event/ifla-apr-talk-share-building-bridges-cross-border-collaboration-in-landscape-architecture-184502

🌏 How do relationships shape collaboration across borders?Together with New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects Tu...
09/07/2026

🌏 How do relationships shape collaboration across borders?

Together with New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects Tuia Pito Ora (NZILA), our upcoming Talk and Share session brings together perspectives from practice and academia on how relationships shape collaboration, projects, and knowledge exchange in landscape architecture.

From Te Ara Tukutuku in Tāmaki Makaurau to academic collaboration between New Zealand and China, speakers will share grounded experiences of working across borders and cultures.

Featured Lineup
● Speaker: Henry Crothers – Design Director, LandLAB
● Speaker: Dr. Andre Brown – Professor of Interdisciplinary Design & Associate Dean International, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington
● Speaker: Keegan Barnett-Bates – Landscape Architect, Designgroup Stapleton Elliott (DGSE)
● Moderator: Ralph Johns – President, Tuia Pito Ora New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects (NZILA)

🔥 Sign up now to secure your seat!

Register here: https://ifla-apr.glueup.com/event/ifla-apr-talk-share-building-bridges-cross-border-collaboration-in-landscape-architecture-184502

📅 30 July 2026
🕕 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM (GMT+8, Singapore Time) | 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM (GMT+12, New Zealand Time)
📍 Online




The Singapore Institute of Landscape Architects (SILA) is accepting entries for its 13th Annual Student Design Award 202...
23/06/2026

The Singapore Institute of Landscape Architects (SILA) is accepting entries for its 13th Annual Student Design Award 2026.

The SILA Student Awards is a platform to celebrate and recognise outstanding student achievements in landscape architecture and related disciplines.

🏆 Award Categories
● Best Design Showcase
● Outstanding Contextual Analysis & Investigation
● Planting Design Excellence
● Outstanding Graphic Presentation
● Social Impact through Design

📜 How to submit?
Participants may submit as individuals or teams, and multiple entries are welcome.

📅 Key Dates
Registration Deadline: 24 July 2026
Submission Deadline: 10 August 2026, 5.00pm
Award Ceremony: 27 November 2026, 6.30pm

For more information, please visit the awards website here: https://app.glueup.com/event/sila-student-design-awards-2026-184532/

🌍Designing for Nature: Integrating Biodiversity in Landscape ArchitectureIn this upcoming Talk & Share session, join ind...
16/06/2026

🌍Designing for Nature: Integrating Biodiversity in Landscape Architecture

In this upcoming Talk & Share session, join industry leaders LAr. Khariza binti Abd Khalid and Allen Tan, alongside moderator LAr. Pe Yang Teng, to discover how to integrate biodiversity into landscape architecture.

Through real-world case studies, we will explore frameworks and professional standards to uncover the insights needed to plan environmentally responsive, highly sustainable landscapes.

🔥 Sign up now to secure your seat!

Register here: https://ifla-apr.glueup.com/event/ifla-apr-talk-share-biodiversity-ecology-frameworks-and-standards-in-landscape-architecture-184119/

📅 19 June 2026 | 🕕 10:00–11:30 AM (GMT+8) | 📍 Online






🧩 How can we use biodiversity to design more sustainable landscapes?Find out this June as our latest Talk & Share sessio...
09/06/2026

🧩 How can we use biodiversity to design more sustainable landscapes?

Find out this June as our latest Talk & Share session puts the spotlight on landscape-related Biodiversity and Ecology programmes, highlighting the frameworks and professional standards needed to integrate biodiversity into the landscape architecture practice.

Join industry leaders LAr. Khariza binti Abd Khalid, Allen Tan, and moderator LAr. Pe Yang Teng as they examine case studies and applied examples to uncover insights for planning environmentally responsive landscapes that support long-term sustainability.

🔥 Sign up now to secure your seat!

Register here: https://ifla-apr.glueup.com/event/ifla-apr-talk-share-biodiversity-ecology-frameworks-and-standards-in-landscape-architecture-184119/

📅 19 June 2026 | 🕕 10:00–11:30 AM (GMT+8) | 📍 Online






Remembering Nigel Dunnett: A Visionary in Contemporary Landscape Design. We are saddened by the news of the passing of P...
28/04/2026

Remembering Nigel Dunnett: A Visionary in Contemporary Landscape Design.

We are saddened by the news of the passing of Professor Nigel Dunnett.

A pioneer in ecological planting and design, Professor Dunnett transformed modern urban spaces into vibrant, resilient landscapes. From the meadows of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park to the Tower of London Superbloom, his work masterfully bridged the gap between science and art.

Nigel's work has redefined the standards of our profession, providing a vital blueprint for the future of planting and landscape design projects.

We join our community worldwide in honoring Nigel’s extraordinary career and the enduring impact of his vision.

Call for Nominations: IFLA Nominating CommitteeThe newly adopted IFLA Constitution and Bylaws (2026 Virtual World Counci...
21/04/2026

Call for Nominations: IFLA Nominating Committee

The newly adopted IFLA Constitution and Bylaws (2026 Virtual World Council) introduce a Nominating Committee responsible for identifying, vetting, and presenting qualified candidates for the IFLA Board of Directors to the World Council.

We are now inviting nominations from across IFLA’s global membership.

Open Positions:
•⁠ ⁠Regional Representative — IFLA Africa (1)
•⁠ ⁠Regional Representative — IFLA Americas (1)
•⁠ ⁠Regional Representative — IFLA Asia-Pacific (1)
•⁠ ⁠Regional Representative — IFLA Europe (1)
•⁠ ⁠Regional Representative — IFLA Middle East (1)
•⁠ ⁠External Members (non-IFLA) — up to 3 positions

For more information, click here: https://www.iflaworld.com/call-for-nominations-nomination-committee

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